Travel Advisory Notice from United States Embassy - Press Release

Advisory from the US Embassy in Belize to all US Citizens: January 8, 2013
This Security Message informs U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Belize
of several gang-related homicides that occurred in Belize City on January 7, 2013.

While there is no indication that U.S. citizens are targeted or otherwise under
direct threat, there is a possibility that retaliatory violence could take place.
As a precaution, the Embassy's Regional Security Officer has advised U.S.
Government personnel to avoid travel to Belize City for the time being.

Please contact the Embassy office at 822-4011 or via email at [email protected] if you have any questions.

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for inquirers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00am to 8:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Belize are encouraged to enroll with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) website at:

https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/

By enrolling, U.S. citizens can obtain updated information on travel and security within Belize, and make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll in person directly with the U.S. Embassy.

The U.S. Embassy is located at:
#4 Floral Park Road
Belmopan, Belize
Telephone: 501-822-4011, 8:00am to 5:00pm

For emergencies after hours, on weekend, and holidays: 501-610-5030,
Fax: 501-822-4050;
E-mail: [email protected];
Website: https://Belize.usembassy.state.gov/